"Safe Conditions"

[QRQ 30]

I just bought a 9mm STAR BM. It is similar to the 1911 but has several differences. For one, it won't fire with the mag removed. This prevents many unintentional discharges I have seen and heard of with the 1911.

Back to the subject, reading I see that depending upon the type of firing pin (inertial or non-inertial) when the weapon in in Class !! safe condition, a blow to the hammer can cause it to fire.

Not being up on Law Enforcement and other firearm terminology, what are the different classes of safe. I would guess that Class II is with a round in the chamber and the hammer forward (uncocked).

[Ambush Master]

With the hammer all the way forward, the weapon will not fire, no matter how hard or with what you strike the hammer. The firing pin is inertial and there is a spring in front of it that will absorb any shock that comes from the muzzle end. I've had a BM for many years and it's like a mini-1911. In fact that was the first pistol that I bought for Air.177 when he was about 7-8 years old. You can de-activate the mag safety if you want. I'll talk you through it if needed.

Later
Martin

[QRQ 30]

Thanks for the offer AM. I have no problem with the mag safety. Too many people thought they had cleared a 1911 by pylling the skide to the rear to eject the round then letting it go forward anf THEN removing the mag. It sounds dumb but dunb things happen.:rolleyes: